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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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